The Museum of Durham History is always seeking input from the community on what they want to see in the museum. The exhibit area Tell Us What We Left Out invites visitors to use post-it notes to ask questions or suggest topics of Durham history they would like to see in the… Read More
In April, two of the Museum’s long-time volunteers were invited to attend a special luncheon hosted by the Triangle Volunteer Center. This gathering of Key Volunteers recognized the service of individuals in the community who are providing service to local organizations and their causes. The Museum’s very own Sue Andreson… Read More
Welcome to the Supporters of Durham 150 newsletter, designed to keep those interested in Durham’s sesquicentennial updated on all the planning activities surrounding the yearlong commemoration. Atwater-Ellis Dinner Series With the lessons of the unlikely Atwater-Ellis friendship in the spotlight with “The Best of Enemies” still in theaters nationwide,… Read More
As you may have heard, the Museum of Durham History had been co-leading the initiative to commemorate Durham’s 150th anniversary. On Saturday April 13th, we it was heartening to see so many Durhamites at the opening event. In the wake of the week’s tragic events with the Duke… Read More
On Friday, April 12th the Museum helped kick-off the opening weekend for Durham 150 with our “Community, Kids, and Pioneers” event where we unveiled THREE new exhibits. Our new Kids Area was a huge hit with new Durham themed toys courtesy of the Melissa & Doug… Read More
The Best of Enemies film made its Durham debut on March 19th at the Carolina Theatre as part of the commemoration for Durham 150. The Museum of Durham History held a drawing for two tickets to the premiere after a campaign for new monthly donors. A huge thank you to… Read More
The Museum of Durham History is heartbroken for our neighbors and fellow Durhamites affected by the tragic explosion this morning. We see so many of their faces on a daily basis, and our thoughts are with them today. We want to thank Durham County Emergency Medical Services, Durham Police Department, Durham Fire Department, and… Read More
Welcome to the Supporters of Durham 150 newsletter, designed to keep those interested in Durham’s sesquicentennial updated on all the planning activities surrounding the yearlong event. Save the Date: The Durham 150 Opening Celebration Presented by Aetna We can’t celebrate Durham’s birthday without you! Check out the … Read More
On March 15th, the Museum of Durham History hosted Drawing Democracy, a pop-up exhibit on the history of gerrymandering in North Carolina. This event was part of our ongoing programming for the Louis Austin and the Carolina Times exhibit. Members of Historians for a Better Future, the organization who developed the… Read More
The Museum of Durham History is a proud partner in the Durham 150 efforts, including the special screening of THE BEST OF ENEMIES at The Carolina Theatre on March 19 at 7PM. We have an exclusive offer for those who did not get the chance to buy tickets to this now… Read More
